Mrs. Chineze Helen Ugwu
Mrs. Chineze Helen Ugwu is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Mrs chineze Helen ugwu,lecturer in department of microbiology and brewing
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Address: | Applied Microbiology And Brewing, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2024) January, 2020 to October, 2024 Ph.D Medical Microbiology |
| 2 | Universe Of Ibadan, Ibadan. (Master Degree, July, 2008) January, 2006 to July, 2008 M.Sc Microbiology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2004) August, 1999 to April, 2004 B.Sc Microbiology |
| 4 | Federal Government Girls' College Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 1997) January, 1995 to June, 1997 WAEC Certificate |
| 5 | WTC Primary School Enugu, Enugu State. (FSLC, December, 1991) January, 1986 to November, 1991 |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | DENTER FOR BIOETHICS AND RESEARCH (CBR). NIGERIA (November, 2024) August, 2024 to December, 2024 DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE BIOETHICS ON RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH (RCR) |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | CHAIRMAN. FACULTY BUSINESS PREMISES COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | MEMBER, LECTURE MONITORING COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | MEMBER, RESEARCH ETHICS FOR UNDERGRADUATES COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | SECRETARY, CAREER AND COUNSELLING SUB-COMMITTEE FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION, DERPATMENT OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING February, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | COMITTEE MEMBER, DEPARTMENTAL LECTURE SERIES, DERPATMENT OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING February, 2024 to April, 2024 |
| 6 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 7 | Lecturer 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 8 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2019 to December, 2020 |
| 9 | Lab Head Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2016 to December, 2019 |
| 10 | Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2012 to December, 2019 |
| 11 | Secondary school Teacher, Living Word Schools, Onitsha, Anambra State September, 2010 to July, 2011 |
| 12 | Secretary, Goldmine Academy School GRA, Onitsha August, 2010 to August, 2010 |
| 13 | Graduate Assistant, University Of Ado-Ekiti, AEkiti State August, 2004 to September, 2005 |
| 14 | Calligraphic writer, Izuprints Enterprises, Emma Nnaemeka Street, Awka, Anambra State June, 2003 to July, 2004 |
| 15 | Lab assistant (Industrial Training IT), General Hospital Amaku, Awka April, 2000 to September, 2000 |
| 16 | Vacation (casual) worker, Examination Development Centre, Ministry Of Education, Arabia, Anambra State February, 1998 to December, 1998 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chineze Helen Ugwu, Edith Nnenna Oketah, NnennaFrank-Peterside, Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko. (2024, November), "SEROLOGICAL EVIDENCE OF HBc IgM AMONG HIVINFECTED INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING SELECTED HOSPITALS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", COVENANT JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES, Vol. 12 |
| 2 | Oketah E. N., Frank-Peterside N., Elechi C. R., Ugwu C. H., Onu E. N., Okonko B. J , Igwe M. U., Cookey T. I., Adim C. C., Innocent-Adiele H. C. , Okerentugba P. O. , Okonko I. O.. (2024, February), "HSV-1/2 Seronegativity and HCV Seropositivity in People Living with HIV Presenting at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Immunology, Vol. -7, (Issue -1), pp 21 - 30 |
| 3 | Nwachukwu, D., Oketah, E. N., Ugwu, C. H., Chioma, H., Adim, C. C., Onu, E. N., Chukwu, A. O., Nwankwo, G. A., Igwe, M. U., Okerentugba, P. O., & Okonko, I. O.. (2024, March), "Semi-Quantitative Analysis and Seroepidemiological Evidence of Past Dengue Virus Infection among HIV-infected patients in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.", ArXiv. /abs/2403.15685. Version 1: 1-8. |
| 4 | Chineze Helen Ugwu, Edith Nnenna Oketah, Phillip Oritsegbubemi Okerentugba, NnennaFrank-Peterside, Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko. (2023, May), "Co-infection of Hepatitis B among HIV-infected patients: A cross-sectional study from A University Teaching hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Clinical Case Reports, Medical Images and Health Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 5 | Chineze Helen Ugwu, Edith Nnenna Oketah, Phillip Oritsegbubemi Okerentugba, NnennaFrank-Peterside, Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko. (2023, May), "Co-infection of Hepatitis C among HIV-infected patients: A cross-sectional study from A University Teaching hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria", Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy (MSABP, Vol. 9, pp 1-7 |
| 6 | Iheukwumere, C. M..Iheukwumere, I. H.. Okoli, U. O.,Ugwu, C. H. (2023, October), "Immunological Impact of Fermented Soybean Condiments Produced from Indigenous Fermenters", Journal of Advances in Microbiology,, Vol. 23, (Issue 10), pp 27 - 37 |
| 7 | Chineze Helen Ugwu , Edith Nnenna Oketah , Uzoma Odinakachi Okoli , Phillip O. Okerentugba, Nnenna Frank-Peterside, Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko. (2023, June), "SEROLOGICAL PREVALENCE OF HCV/HIV CO-INFECTION AMONG HIVINFECTED PATIENTS IN ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 74-84 |
| 8 | C. M. Iheukwumere , I. H. Iheukwumere, C. H. Ugwu and U. O. Okoli. (2023, September), "Toxicity of Prepared Fermented Soybean Condiments from Indigenious Fermenters", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 23, (Issue 10), pp 38-51 |
| 9 | Chineze Helen Ugwu, Edith Nnenna Oketah, Phillip Oritsegbubemi Okerentugba, NnennaFrank-Peterside, Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko. (2023, June), "Serological Evidence of HIV/HBV Co-infection among HIV-infected patients in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical, Vol. 23, pp 001-008 |
| 10 | Eneano Amala Grace1* , Anyamene Okwudili Chris2 , Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue3 , Ugwu Chineze Helen4. (2022, December), "Effects of Potash Alum and Lime on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens Isolated from Wound Infection", International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 33-44 |
| 11 | UMEH, SO, NWIYI IU Et al. (2021, July), "Cassava Retting Water: An Alternative Source To Industrial Cellulase", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 5, pp 531-536 |
| 12 | CH, OBIOGBOLU, IO, OKONKO, CO ANYAMENE, AO ADEDEJI Et al. (2009, August), "Incidence Of Urinary Tract Infection Among Pregnant Women In Awka Metropolis In South Eastern Nigeria", Scientific Research and Essay, Vol. 4, pp 820-824 |
| 13 | OB MOTAYO, IO OKONKO Et al. (2009, April), "The Seroprevalence Of HIV Among Patients Attending The Special Treatment Clinic At University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 23, pp 1908 -1914 |
| 14 | IO OKONKO, EA FAJOBI, TA OGUNNISI, OGUNJOBI AA AND OBIOGBOLU CH. (2008, September), "Antimicrobial Chemotherapy And Sustainable Development: The Past, The Current Trend And The Future", African Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 11, pp 235-250 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "TETFUND INSTITUTION BASED RESEARCH (IBR)" (May, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | SECRETARY, CAREER AND COUNSELLING SUBCOMMITTEE COMMITTEE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION, "DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | CHAIRMAN, FACULTY BUSINESS PREMISES COMMITTEE 2024/2025 SESSION, "FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA/FACULTY BUSINESS PREMISES COMMITTEE" (February, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "CASRHA FOUNDATION" (October, 2022 to October, 2022) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "TCE-BEATS/FBS MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024", (TETFUND CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AND AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATIONAL STUDIES, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 10th December, 2024 to 11th December, 2024; FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCE, SCIENCE VILLAGE NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKANEEDS ASSESSMENT HALL, |
| 2 | "3RD INTERNATIONAL BIOSCIENCE CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 18th June, 2024 to 20th June, 2024; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE |
| 3 | "3rd International Bioscience Conference", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Bioscience faculty), 18th June, 2024 to 18th June, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka, Asuu Secretariat |
| 4 | "INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CONGRESS 24-25 DECEMBER 2022/ ISTANBUL", (ISARC INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ART RESEARCH CENTER), 24th December, 2022 to 25th December, 2022; ZOOM |
| 5 | "International Cappadocia Scientific Research Congress", (IKSAD Institute), 11th December, 2022 to 12th December, 2022; ZOOM |
| 6 | "INNOVATIONS IN HIV THERAPEUTICS - EUROPE/NORTH AMERICA EDITION", (European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education), 22nd November, 2022 to 22nd November, 2022; Zoom/virtually |
| 7 | "Biotechnology for food security and human health", (Conference organizers UNESCO INT'L CENTER FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY UNN), 16th November, 2022 to 17th November, 2022; Zoom/virtually |